California Permit Test: Sharing the Road Practice Questions

Correct answer: At least three feet; if you cannot, wait

Give at least three feet of clearance when passing a bicyclist in the same lane. If you cannot, slow down and wait until you can.

Source: Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road – Bicycles

Correct answer: They have the same rights and duties as drivers

Bicyclists share the road with the same rights and duties as drivers, including obeying signs and signals and riding with traffic.

Source: Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road – Bicycles

Correct answer: Riders under 18

Bicyclists under 18 must wear a helmet.

Source: Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road – Bicycles

Correct answer: 300 feet

A bicycle ridden at night needs a white front lamp visible from 300 feet, plus a rear red reflector or light visible from 500 feet.

Source: Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road – Bicycles

Correct answer: To prepare for a left turn or avoid a hazard

Slower bicyclists ride near the right edge but may move left to pass, prepare for a left turn, avoid hazards, or when the lane is too narrow to share.

Source: Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road – Bicycles

Correct answer: The truck driver cannot see you

Large trucks have big blind spots called No Zones. If you cannot see the truck's mirrors, the driver cannot see you.

Source: Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road – Sharing the Road

Correct answer: Up to 400 feet

Large vehicles need more room to stop: up to about 400 feet at 55 mph. Never cut in front of a truck and slow down suddenly.

Source: Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road – Sharing the Road

Correct answer: Their rear wheels take a shorter path than the front wheels

On a turn, rear wheels track inside the front wheels, and the longer the vehicle the bigger the difference, so trucks swing wide.

Source: Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road – Sharing the Road

Correct answer: The left side, then move ahead of it

Always pass a large vehicle on the left and move ahead of it; lingering alongside makes it hard for the driver to avoid hazards.

Source: Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road – Sharing the Road

Correct answer: Give it the full lane and stay three seconds back

Whenever possible, give motorcycles a full lane, keep at least three seconds behind, and never pass a motorcycle in the same lane.

Source: Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road – Sharing the Road

Correct answer: Yes

California allows motorcyclists to share lanes (lane splitting). Check mirrors and give them room.

Source: Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road – Sharing the Road

Correct answer: A waiting area for pedestrians, marked by raised markers; never drive through

Safety zones are set aside for pedestrians waiting for buses, streetcars, and trolleys. Do not drive through them under any condition.

Source: Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road – Sharing the Road

Correct answer: Never turn in front of it

Light rail vehicles have the same rights as other vehicles. Never turn in front of an approaching one and keep a safe distance.

Source: Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road – Sharing the Road

Correct answer: No closer than 300 feet

It is illegal to follow within 300 feet of an emergency vehicle using its siren or flashing lights.

Source: Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road – Emergency Vehicles

Correct answer: Move over and slow down

Drivers must move over and slow down for stationary emergency vehicles, tow trucks, and road work vehicles showing flashing lights.

Source: Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road – Move Over and Slow Down